Weapons — San Antonio, TX — reported 2026-07-07

SUMMARY

A man was charged with manslaughter in connection with an accidental shooting that left a teenager dead.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Weapons
  • Location: San Antonio, TX
  • Date reported: 2026-07-07
  • Suspect: male, age 18
  • Victim(s): 1 (16-year-old boy)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The shooting happened around 4:50 a.m. Monday in the 3000 block of Loop 1604 westbound, which is located near Wiseman Boulevard.
  • A 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead after being shot in the upper body.
  • The gun was accidentally fired and hit the boy, according to SAPD.
  • Luis Garza III, 18, was booked into Bexar County Jail on a $40,000 bond for manslaughter.
  • Garza was arrested and charged with manslaughter, which is a first-degree felony.